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@sueinmn thanks Sue, I’m going to ask my pulmonologist for a script for a portable oxygen compressor. And an inhaler. I’ve really been looking forward to this trip and want it to be enjoyable not just for me but for my family too. I’m hoping the oxygen will allow me to take long walks along the rims without breathing issues. I’m not sure if I will need it all of the time, only when I’m walking or just initially as I acclimate. Was sleeping difficult for you or were you experiencing shortness of breath and headache just while you were out walking?
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@nanhall What a wonderful trip! Those are such beautiful places, and October is a lovely time to travel. My pulmonologist told me I generally don't have to worry about flying since the airline cabins are pressurized, but he recommended I rent a portable oxygen unit for "just in case." You'll have it if you need it, and it will put your mind at ease. Enjoy your trip!
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@nanhall Sleeping was difficult too - I now think it a combination of low oxygen and being badly deconditioned, having just finished a long course of antibiotics for MAC. I have been at altitude since then without issue, but allow several days of going up gradually to acclimate.